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Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera User's Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
Kodak EasyShare CX6230 zoom digital camera User's Guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials, www.kodak.com/go/howto
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Back View Product Overview 8 9 10 11 12 7 13 6 14 5 15 4 3 2 1 1 Camera screen (LCD) 2 Share button (page 51) 3 OK button (press) 4 DC-In (3V) for optional AC adapter 5 4-way controller 6 Delete button 7 Viewfinder 8 Ready light 9 Flash/Status button 10 Mode dial/Off (page 17, page 6) 11 Shutter button 12 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 13 Thumb rest 14 Menu button 15 Review button ii
Back View Product Overview 8 9 10 11 12 7 13 6 14 5 15 4 3 2 1 1 Camera screen (LCD) 2 Share button (page 51) 3 OK button (press) 4 DC-In (3V) for optional AC adapter 5 4-way controller 6 Delete button 7 Viewfinder 8 Ready light 9 Flash/Status button 10 Mode dial/Off (page 17, page 6) 11 Shutter button 12 Zoom (Wide Angle/Telephoto) 13 Thumb rest 14 Menu button 15 Review button ii
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... Software First 1 Need This User Guide in Larger Print 1 What Can I Do With My Camera 2 What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos 2 Package Contents 3 Loading the Batteries 4 Attaching the Wrist Strap 5 Turning the Camera On and Off 6 Using the OK Button and 4-way Controller 6 Adjusting the Display 7 Setting... the Date and Time 8 Checking Camera Status 9 Camera Screen Icons 10 Inserting an MMC/SD Card 11 Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card 12 Important Battery Information 14 2 Taking ...
... Software First 1 Need This User Guide in Larger Print 1 What Can I Do With My Camera 2 What Can I Do With My Pictures and Videos 2 Package Contents 3 Loading the Batteries 4 Attaching the Wrist Strap 5 Turning the Camera On and Off 6 Using the OK Button and 4-way Controller 6 Adjusting the Display 7 Setting... the Date and Time 8 Checking Camera Status 9 Camera Screen Icons 10 Inserting an MMC/SD Card 11 Choosing Internal Memory or SD/MMC Card 12 Important Battery Information 14 2 Taking ...
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... 51 Tagging Pictures for Printing 52 Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing 53 Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites 54 Need Help 54 6 Customizing Your Camera Settings 55 To Access Setup Mode/Menus 55 Setup Menus 55 Changing the Default Print Quantity 56 Turning Off Quickview 56 Turning On Liveview in...
... 51 Tagging Pictures for Printing 52 Tagging Pictures and Videos for Emailing 53 Tagging Pictures and Videos as Favorites 54 Need Help 54 6 Customizing Your Camera Settings 55 To Access Setup Mode/Menus 55 Setup Menus 55 Changing the Default Print Quantity 56 Turning Off Quickview 56 Turning On Liveview in...
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... System Requirements 61 Mac OS X System Requirements 62 Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements 62 Install the Software 63 8 Connecting Camera to Computer 65 Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable 65 Printing Pictures From Your Computer 66 Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card ...Print With or Without a Computer 66 9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 67 Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents 67 Installing the Custom Camera Insert 68 Connecting the Camera Dock 6000 69 Installing the Rechargeable Battery 70 Docking the Camera 71 Charging the Battery 72 Transferring Pictures With the Dock...
... System Requirements 61 Mac OS X System Requirements 62 Mac OS 8.6 and 9.x System Requirements 62 Install the Software 63 8 Connecting Camera to Computer 65 Transferring Pictures With the USB Cable 65 Printing Pictures From Your Computer 66 Printing From an Optional SD/MMC Card ...Print With or Without a Computer 66 9 Using the Camera Dock 6000 67 Camera Dock 6000 Package Contents 67 Installing the Custom Camera Insert 68 Connecting the Camera Dock 6000 69 Installing the Rechargeable Battery 70 Docking the Camera 71 Charging the Battery 72 Transferring Pictures With the Dock...
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... Status 88 11 Getting Help 91 Helpful Web Links 91 Help in this Manual 91 Software Help 91 Telephone Customer Support 92 12 Appendix 95 Camera Specifications 95 Original Factory Settings 97 Shutter Speeds 98 Upgrading Your Software and Firmware 98 Tips, Safety, Maintenance 98 Storage Capacities 99 Locating Pictures and...
... Status 88 11 Getting Help 91 Helpful Web Links 91 Help in this Manual 91 Software Help 91 Telephone Customer Support 92 12 Appendix 95 Camera Specifications 95 Original Factory Settings 97 Shutter Speeds 98 Upgrading Your Software and Firmware 98 Tips, Safety, Maintenance 98 Storage Capacities 99 Locating Pictures and...
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Need This User Guide in Larger Print? 1 Go to www.kodak.com/go/cx6230support. 2 Navigate to the Manuals section. 3 Click View as usual. 1 guide or Installing the Software, page 61. From the File menu, select Print. ! ..., select Fit to the computer. From the File menu, select Page Setup. ! 1 Getting Started Install Software First Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or camera dock) to Page. Failure to do so may cause the software to open the User's Guide. 4 On a Windows OS-based computer or...
Need This User Guide in Larger Print? 1 Go to www.kodak.com/go/cx6230support. 2 Navigate to the Manuals section. 3 Click View as usual. 1 guide or Installing the Software, page 61. From the File menu, select Print. ! ..., select Fit to the computer. From the File menu, select Page Setup. ! 1 Getting Started Install Software First Install the software from the Kodak EasyShare software CD before connecting the camera (or camera dock) to Page. Failure to do so may cause the software to open the User's Guide. 4 On a Windows OS-based computer or...
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...-Print pictures, order prints online, email pictures and videos. Print-(see page 66) Print pictures directly to your camera functions. Edit-Add special effects to expand your local photo retailer for albums. Share -Share pictures (print, email, save as ...prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker ! For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Set Up -Customize your computer. Install the software from Ofoto, Inc. (www.ofoto.com), or purchase an optional Kodak secure digital (SD) or a Kodak multimedia card (MMC) and:...
...-Print pictures, order prints online, email pictures and videos. Print-(see page 66) Print pictures directly to your camera functions. Edit-Add special effects to expand your local photo retailer for albums. Share -Share pictures (print, email, save as ...prints at an SD/MMC-capable Kodak picture maker www.kodak.com/go/picturemaker ! For details, click the Help button in the Kodak EasyShare software. Set Up -Customize your computer. Install the software from Ofoto, Inc. (www.ofoto.com), or purchase an optional Kodak secure digital (SD) or a Kodak multimedia card (MMC) and:...
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Chapter 1 Package Contents 1 4 5 2 3 6 1 Camera 4 USB cable 2 Custom dock insert (for camera 5 Audio/video cable (for viewing dock 6000 or printer dock 6000) pictures and videos on television) 3 Kodak Max digital camera batteries 6 Wrist strap (2-AA, non-rechargeable) Not shown: User's Guide, Quick Start Guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User's Guide is provided on a CD. Contents may change without notice.) 3
Chapter 1 Package Contents 1 4 5 2 3 6 1 Camera 4 USB cable 2 Custom dock insert (for camera 5 Audio/video cable (for viewing dock 6000 or printer dock 6000) pictures and videos on television) 3 Kodak Max digital camera batteries 6 Wrist strap (2-AA, non-rechargeable) Not shown: User's Guide, Quick Start Guide, Kodak EasyShare software CD. (In some countries, the User's Guide is provided on a CD. Contents may change without notice.) 3
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.... 4 Close the battery door. See page 14 for details on installing the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery. Chapter 1 Loading the Batteries Two AA digital camera batteries (non-rechargeable) are included with your camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 On the bottom of batteries you can use in your camera operates dependably, do not use alkaline batteries.
.... 4 Close the battery door. See page 14 for details on installing the included Kodak EasyShare Ni-MH rechargeable battery. Chapter 1 Loading the Batteries Two AA digital camera batteries (non-rechargeable) are included with your camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 On the bottom of batteries you can use in your camera operates dependably, do not use alkaline batteries.
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...Button and 4-way Controller Navigating-use OK to scroll through pictures and menus. The camera completes operations that are in process. OK-use and to make a selection. 6 Chapter 1 Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Rotate the Mode dial: Counterclockwise for Still capture modes Clockwise... for Video mode Ready light The ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check, then glows green when the camera is ready to take pictures (or...
...Button and 4-way Controller Navigating-use OK to scroll through pictures and menus. The camera completes operations that are in process. OK-use and to make a selection. 6 Chapter 1 Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Rotate the Mode dial: Counterclockwise for Still capture modes Clockwise... for Video mode Ready light The ready light blinks green while the camera performs a self-check, then glows green when the camera is ready to take pictures (or...
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Chapter 1 Adjusting the Display If you want to Off. Change the Liveview setting so that are in Still Modes, page 57. Redisplay the status icons. Turn off . Turn the Mode dial to Turn the camera screen on . Then do this Press the OK button. See Turning On Liveview in process. 7 Press . The camera completes operations that it is on whenever the camera is on (enter Liveview) or off the camera.
Chapter 1 Adjusting the Display If you want to Off. Change the Liveview setting so that are in Still Modes, page 57. Redisplay the status icons. Turn off . Turn the Mode dial to Turn the camera screen on . Then do this Press the OK button. See Turning On Liveview in process. 7 Press . The camera completes operations that it is on whenever the camera is on (enter Liveview) or off the camera.
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Press the OK button. The date format is highlighted. The setting remains until you connect the camera. Setting the Date & Time, Anytime 1 Turn on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may allow your computer to adjust the date and time. Press to advance to the next setting. 3 When ...finished, press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to Step 2 of Setting the Date & Time, First OK Menu Time. 8 See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for an extended time. 1 SET DATE & TIME is YYYY/MM/DD. Chapter 1 Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date & Time, ...
Press the OK button. The date format is highlighted. The setting remains until you connect the camera. Setting the Date & Time, Anytime 1 Turn on your computer operating system, Kodak EasyShare software may allow your computer to adjust the date and time. Press to advance to the next setting. 3 When ...finished, press the OK button. 4 Press the Menu button to Step 2 of Setting the Date & Time, First OK Menu Time. 8 See the Kodak EasyShare software Help for an extended time. 1 SET DATE & TIME is YYYY/MM/DD. Chapter 1 Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date & Time, ...
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To check the current camera settings: ! Status area If is displayed in the bottom half of the icons. The current camera status icons are displayed in the status area, press the Flash/Status button to redisplay the status information at any time. ! Press the Flash/Status button. See page 10 for a list of the Flash/Status screen. 9 Mode icon Press to display additional settings. Turn the Mode dial from the Off position. Chapter 1 Checking Camera Status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings.
To check the current camera settings: ! Status area If is displayed in the bottom half of the icons. The current camera status icons are displayed in the status area, press the Flash/Status button to redisplay the status information at any time. ! Press the Flash/Status button. See page 10 for a list of the Flash/Status screen. 9 Mode icon Press to display additional settings. Turn the Mode dial from the Off position. Chapter 1 Checking Camera Status The icons that appear on the camera screen indicate the active camera and picture settings.
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Exposure Compensation 10 Capture Modes (also on your camera screen when the settings are active. Chapter 1 Camera Screen Icons These icons appear on Mode dial) Video Auto Camera/Picture Status Share Icons Quality Icons Protect Print Email Favorite Best Best (3:2) Better Good Night Self Timer Storage/Picture location Landscape Burst Internal memory Memory Card Close-up Flash* Battery power Date stamp Low Exhausted ALBUM + Album name 172 Pictures remaining Album Digital zoom Color mode *For all flash icons, see page 22.
Exposure Compensation 10 Capture Modes (also on your camera screen when the settings are active. Chapter 1 Camera Screen Icons These icons appear on Mode dial) Video Auto Camera/Picture Status Share Icons Quality Icons Protect Print Email Favorite Best Best (3:2) Better Good Night Self Timer Storage/Picture location Landscape Burst Internal memory Memory Card Close-up Flash* Battery power Date stamp Low Exhausted ALBUM + Album name 172 Pictures remaining Album Digital zoom Color mode *For all flash icons, see page 22.
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...the card, push it in, then release it out. See www.kodak.com/go/cx6230accessories. 11 Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light is partially ejected, pull it . To insert an SD/MMC card: 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the card door. 3 Orient the card as explained ...of internal memory. If inserted incorrectly, the door won't close, and forcing it may damage your pictures, card, or camera. Chapter 1 Inserting an MMC/SD Card Your camera has 16 MB of Kodak products. CAUTION: The card should only be inserted as shown. 4 Push the card into the slot to seat the connector...
...the card, push it in, then release it out. See www.kodak.com/go/cx6230accessories. 11 Do not insert or remove a card when the green ready light is partially ejected, pull it . To insert an SD/MMC card: 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the card door. 3 Orient the card as explained ...of internal memory. If inserted incorrectly, the door won't close, and forcing it may damage your pictures, card, or camera. Chapter 1 Inserting an MMC/SD Card Your camera has 16 MB of Kodak products. CAUTION: The card should only be inserted as shown. 4 Push the card into the slot to seat the connector...
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... Highlight an option, then press the OK button: Auto (default)-the camera uses the card if one is installed. 5 Highlight Continue, then press the OK button. If not, the camera uses internal memory. See www.kodak.com/go/cx6230accessories. SD/MMC Card -Store pictures and videos on the... size of Kodak products. Managing Your Storage Location Setting 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press to exit the...
... Highlight an option, then press the OK button: Auto (default)-the camera uses the card if one is installed. 5 Highlight Continue, then press the OK button. If not, the camera uses internal memory. See www.kodak.com/go/cx6230accessories. SD/MMC Card -Store pictures and videos on the... size of Kodak products. Managing Your Storage Location Setting 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Press the Menu button. 3 Press to exit the...
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... ! Picture/video location Press the Review button. -Picture or video is stored on a card -Picture or video is stored in the status area indicates the camera's storage location. Chapter 1 Checking Your Storage Setting In Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that appears in internal memory 13 To check the...
... ! Picture/video location Press the Review button. -Picture or video is stored on a card -Picture or video is stored in the status area indicates the camera's storage location. Chapter 1 Checking Your Storage Setting In Still and Video modes, the storage location icon that appears in internal memory 13 To check the...
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... vary based on batteries, visit http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml 14 Chapter 1 Important Battery Information Choose the replacement battery that fits your camera operates dependably, use the following types of Pictures) * Included with camera) 100 - 140 0 500 Battery Life... pack* (per charge) 265 - 365 165 - 205 AA (2) Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (per charge) 165 - 205 Kodak Max digital camera batteries, AA (2) (included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 and printer dock 6000 We do not recommend or support alkaline batteries.
... vary based on batteries, visit http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/batteries/batteryUsage.jhtml 14 Chapter 1 Important Battery Information Choose the replacement battery that fits your camera operates dependably, use the following types of Pictures) * Included with camera) 100 - 140 0 500 Battery Life... pack* (per charge) 265 - 365 165 - 205 AA (2) Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (per charge) 165 - 205 Kodak Max digital camera batteries, AA (2) (included with the Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 and printer dock 6000 We do not recommend or support alkaline batteries.
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...Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). Using Liveview (see page 67). Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 19) - Battery Safety and Handling ! Excessive use of the flash ! Wipe the contacts with or without...circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. ! Otherwise, a battery may be usable. Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 (see page 102). ! Reviewing your camera (see page 66). Using Quickview (see page 41) - Chapter 1 Extending Battery Life ! Battery performance is ...
...Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Web site at temperatures below 41° F (5° C). Using Liveview (see page 67). Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock 6000 (see page 19) - Battery Safety and Handling ! Excessive use of the flash ! Wipe the contacts with or without...circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. ! Otherwise, a battery may be usable. Purchase an optional Kodak EasyShare printer dock 6000 (see page 102). ! Reviewing your camera (see page 66). Using Quickview (see page 41) - Chapter 1 Extending Battery Life ! Battery performance is ...